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“If you dont feel like doing something, you should do it. Ive had way too many days where I didnt take running as seriously. Every time I didnt want to run, I wouldnt run, and that was really bad. But now, when I dont want to run, Ill end up going on a run, and it works out so much better than if I didn’t, Veyd Patil (12) said.

Humans of Harker: From start to finish

by Chayce Milheim, Co-Photo Editor November 9, 2023

The sun's first rays break through the morning mist, and an electric anticipation fills the air. Hundreds of determined athletes gather at the starting line, their breaths synchronized, their hearts...

“Now, my mindset going into everything is, no matter what happens, you have to know that you gave it everything you had. When I step up on stage and go up to play the piano, I make sure that when I get off that stage, I left everything I had on that piano. Then, if I lost, I couldnt make the excuse that I didnt try hard enough,” Edward Huang (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Pedaling through pressure

by Victor Gong, Co-STEM Editor October 29, 2023

“Next up, Edward!” In front of a sea of eager listeners, Edward Huang (12) steps up onto the stage and sits down on the black leather piano stool. Taking a deep breath, he carefully places his hands...

“I’m the type of person who’s drawn to excitement, can’t sit still or always has the next crazy idea. It’s not in my nature, but I learned to sit down and enjoy the process of what I’m doing, the process of tackling issues or looking at unexpected results in a positive way,” Kaitlyn Wang (12) said.

Humans of Harker: No door left unopened

by Ella Yee, Co-Editor-in-Chief October 26, 2023

Ever wondered about how we got to planet Earth? Curious about exoplanets that endure extreme conditions to orbit their host stars? Kaitlyn Wang (12) is the person to talk to. But she’s also someone who’s...

Even if I have one bad morning, that doesnt mean I have to waste the rest of my day. With writing, I get writers block sometimes, but [my mindset is] that if something I wrote doesnt come out well, I can always go back and edit it. I try to move on, and who knows? Maybe the next part will be better, Sebastian Dionne (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Shelf of dreams

by Ashley Mo, Reporter October 22, 2023

A spiral tower brimming with trap-ridden chambers and magical creatures. A cyborg-esque robot on a quest to navigate a distant planet. Whether delving into the realms of fantasy or Sci-Fi, Sebastian Dionne...

“Along with motivation comes being able to adapt. Just because you fail the first time shouldnt mean that whatever youre doing isnt right for you. Sometimes it just means that you have to improve on areas youre weak on. By doing that, I learned that being motivated and having an open mindset is really what keeps me going,” Chloe Lee (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Through the looking glass

by Jonathan Xue, Humans of Harker Co-Managing Editor October 18, 2023

Reflective and transparent, glass is multifaceted in nature. Within its very substance lies infinite possibility, all captured in a single sheet. Peer deeply, and who knows what can be seen? A mirror,...

“One [thing I’ve learned] is creativity and problem solving. Theres a lot of innovation, like ‘How can I manipulate this to look like what I want, but without using countless things?’ I’ve also learned precision and focus, and I have an eye for small details. That applies to school, so when I’m learning, I make sure to understand every aspect of a subject, Katie Reed (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Wired for success

by Tiffany Zhu, Reporter October 15, 2023

As Katie Reed (12) scrolls through her social media feed, a video of a creator expertly threading a wire through a metal charm to create jewelry catches her attention. For a brief moment, she pauses, captivated...

Members of the HOH team present during JEA NorCal media day. The Humans of Harker program began in 2015.

Humans of Harker bring ‘Humans of [Your School]’ to JEA NorCal convention

by Felix Chen, Co-News Editor October 14, 2023

PALO ALTO, Calif. - Director of Journalism Whitney Huang and Humans of Harker Editor-in-Chiefs Olivia Xu (12) and Katelyn Zhao (12) conducted a workshop titled “Humans of [Your School]” at the...

Humans of Harker: Skating through limits

Humans of Harker: Skating through limits

by Edward Huang, Winged Post Co-Managing Editor October 6, 2023

The screech of skateboard wheels against asphalt echoes through the secluded skatepark as Sathvik Chundru (12) propels himself toward the half-pipe. He launches into the air, effortlessly executing...

“As soon as I learned about this amazing new field of medical humanities, I wanted to share it with other people through workshops and what other means I could. Whatever I’m really interested in, whatever I learn, I immediately want to spread it to other people,” Anika Mantripragada (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Canvas of curiosity and culture

by Ananya Sriram, Winged Post Co-Managing Editor October 4, 2023

What do cells, “lehengas” and Audrey Hepburn have in common? Not many similarities appear at first glance, yet a union between each forms as Anika Mantripragada (12) twirls in her “lehenga,”...

Co-Managing Editor Jonny Xue (11) leads Harker journalism reporters in a game of “Humans of Harker: Hooray or Horror.” In the activity, reporters critiqued past environmental portraits.

Humans of Harker team hosts environmental portrait workshop

by Kinnera Mulam, Winged Post Co-Editor-in-Chief September 7, 2023

Humans of Harker staff presented to Harker Journalism reporters about how to take environmental portraits for profiles yesterday during long lunch in the journalism room.  Starting in 2016, the Humans...

Being a lifer, I really want to put my knowledge to use. Being a TEDx speaker is a really big honor in and of itself, but to be able to actually address the Harker community was really important to me because I wanted to have an impact on the place that Ive been at for 13 years, Arissa Huda (23) said.

Humans of Harker: Prescribing change

by Michelle Wei, Humans of Harker Co-Managing Editor August 17, 2023

At Arissa Huda (‘23)’s local mosque, patients sit waiting for their appointment at the free monthly health clinic. One by one, Arissa calls them in, taking their temperature and blood pressure, then...

I’ve learned discipline: practicing a lot and then knowing what your strengths are, knowing where to improve. That discipline is definitely going to stay with me. If I’m trying to get a big piece of work done in general when Im interested in it, Ill stop at nothing to reach my goals, Linette Hoffman (23) said.

Humans of Harker: Artistry in motion

by Tiffany Zhu, Reporter August 17, 2023

As the maroon stage lights brighten, Linette Hoffman ('23) holds her beaming smile and full-out pose during the soft opening crescendo of "Telephone," the dance routine she and her partner had tirelessly...

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